Joël Beaudoin
Lawyer, Partner
Joël Beaudoin has been offering strategic advice on economic immigration issues to Quebec employers for many years. Originally from Sept-Îles, he also has experience working for an economic development agency in the Greater Montreal region, which means he has a keen understanding of the economic issues facing companies in both urban and more rural areas. This makes him particularly well qualified to offer advice that is adapted to each client’s individual context.
Since joining Cain Lamarre, Mr. Beaudoin has been a regular speaker and panellist, sharing his expertise on recruiting, welcoming and retaining international workers, as well as best practices in temporary and permanent immigration. He specializes in the acquisition of work/study permits, temporary visas and permanent residency, as well as labour market impact assessments, Quebec Acceptance and Selection Certificates, and assistance with compliance inspections. He was recognized for his expertise in immigration in the 2026 and 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Québec.
Mr. Beaudoin has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2016. He has a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Université de Sherbrooke. He also studied International Law at Vilnius University in Lithuania. His overall approach to his legal practice is characterized by his commitment and dedication to providing his clients with effective legal solutions.
Education
2016
- Barreau du Québec
2015
- MBA, Université Sherbrooke
2014
- Bachelor of Laws (Co-operative Program), Université Sherbrooke
- International Law Studies, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Teaching, conferences and publications
2025
- Speaker: “Hot Topics in Immigration Law - Recent Impacts of Governement decision”, Annual Conference of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
- Speaker: “Travailleurs étrangers temporaires : les responsabilités des employeurs face à la mobilité internationale“ (in French), Association de planification fiscale et financière
- Speaker: “Série de webinaires sur les récents resserrements en immigration temporaire: Défis et solutions pour les entreprises“ (in French), Centre local de développement de Rouyn-Noranda
- Speaker: “Nouvelles restrictions en immigration, les impacts et les solutions“ (in French), Association du camionnage du Québec
2024
- Speaker: “Advanced session - Quebec Work Permits“, Conference of the l’Association du Barreau canadien en droit de l’immigration
- Speaker: “La résidence permanente : un outil de rétention de vos travailleurs étrangers temporaires“ (in French), Association du camionnage du Québec
- Speaker: “Conformité des employeurs – Assurer une bonne gestion des dossiers de vos travailleurs étrangers temporaires“ (in French), Cain Lamarre Labour and Employment Law Symposium
2023
- Speaker: “Parcours international“ (in French), Chambre de commerce de Sept-Îles
- Panelist: “Discussion sur le recrutement international“ (in French), Association du camionnage du Québec
- Co-author: “Guide d’accompagnement au processus de recrutement international“ (in French only), Camo-Route
2022
- Speaker: “La mobilité de la main-d’œuvre : les enjeux du télétravail“ (in French), Annual Conference of the Association de planification fiscale et financière
- Speaker: “Comment distinguer et choisir le bon programme d’immigration temporaire pour l’industrie de camionnage“ (in French), Association du camionnage du Québec
- Speaker: “Comment distinguer et choisir le bon programme d’immigration temporaire“ (in French), Chambre de commerce de Val-d’Or
- Speaker: “Travailleurs étrangers : l’ABC des permis de travail“ (in French), Centre local de développement de l’Abitibi
2021
- Panelist: “Le show du CFTR, on parle immigration, réglementation et formation“ (in French), TruckStopRadio
- Author: “Comprendre les programmes d’immigration temporaire : le premier pas vers une stratégie de recrutement réussi“ (in French), Le Transporteur
- Author: “Recrutement à l’international : quel programme d’immigration privilégier ?“ (in French), Transport Magazine
2020
- Speaker: “L’immigration stratégique pour les employeurs“ (in French), Association du camionnage du Québec
2018 to 2021
- Speaker: “L'immigration temporaire décodée“ (in French), Montréal International
- Speaker: “La résidence permanente au Québec“ (in French), Montréal International
2018
- Speaker: “Démystifier les nouveaux programmes de permis temporaires“ (in French), training activity accredited by the Barreau du Québec
Mentions
2025 & 2026
- Best Lawyers in Canada - Immigration Law
2024
- Best Lawyers in Canada - Immigration Law (Ones to Watch)